6 Shot at Houston After-Hours Club; Police Target Illegal Establishments

Early Morning Shooting Incident

• 🚨 At approximately 3:00 AM, HPD received a call reporting multiple people shot at Latina Sports Bar, an after-hours club located at 6419 Hillcroft.
• 🚑 Upon arrival, officers found the Houston Fire Department transporting three victims, while three others arrived at hospitals via private vehicles.
• 🏥 Currently, four individuals are in critical condition and undergoing surgery.

Investigation and Suspect Information

• 🔍 Major assaults investigators are on scene to collect clues and evidence.
• 🚗 Police are seeking a black Toyota Camry or Corolla with two Hispanic male suspects.
• 🕵️ The attack is believed to be isolated, with investigators looking into whether the victims knew each other or had pre-existing issues.

After-Hours Club Operations and Crime

• 🌃 The establishment is identified as an after-hours club, a type of venue Houston Police Department is actively targeting.
• ⚖️ While the club may have a license, it is suspected of serving alcohol after 2:00 AM, which is illegal.
• 📈 Police state that establishments like these contribute to crime, harboring DWIs and assaults.
• 💬 Investigators are working with witnesses to piece together the events.
• 📍 It is currently under investigation whether the shooting occurred inside or outside the venue, but it appears to have originated from the outside.
• 👥 Despite the early hour, the club was reportedly packed with patrons.